Steady and sustainable

Steady and sustainable
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When you're too busy to take a break, that's when a taking a
break will do you the most good. Sometimes you reach a point
at which the fastest way to go forward is to slow down a
bit.

When you rush through your work, never pausing to catch your
breath, you're likely to make all sorts of mistakes. Then
you'll have to spend time later correcting those mistakes,
so the time you gain by hurrying is quickly lost and then
exceeded by the toll it takes.

Consider taking a break, clearing your mind and energizing
your body. The work will still be there when you get back,
and by getting away from it for a while you'll be in a much
better position to handle it effectively.

It's great to be ambitious and eager to get the job done.
Yet there is nothing to be gained by working until you drop.

The more you focus on the deadline itself, the less likely
you are to meet it, so put your focus on getting the job
done at a steady and sustainable pace. Instead of worrying
about running out of time, completely let go of the worry
and make calm, deliberate use of the time.

Don't put yourself behind by attempting to go too far too
fast. Move at a pace that enables you to be your best, for
that is what will move you ahead most quickly.

Ralph Marston